Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Golden, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden, Colorado is 68.0% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $83,989 in Golden, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden, Colorado is more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Golden
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Golden, CO
Compared to Eau Claire, Golden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  33.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher